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President of the Republic requests 'detailed' clarification on events during housing protests

The President of the Republic has requested a detailed report from authorities regarding the confrontations between the police (PSP) and housing protesters that occurred in Lisbon and Porto on the night of Sunday, 1 November 2026. The request specifically asks for information concerning the status of detainees and the condition of those injured during the incidents.

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